Coconut Curry Lettuce Wraps

This coconut-curry spread, based on chickpeas and cannellini beans is rich with spices and coconut. Aside from serving it in romaine leaves as suggested in this recipe, you can find many other uses for it — it makes a great dip but it’s even better as a sandwich spread. Recipe and photo contributed by Annie Oliverio of An Unrefined Vegan.

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Food of the Week: Brussels Sprouts

While the origins of Brussels sprouts are unknown, the first mention of them can be traced to the late 16th century. They are thought to be native to Belgium, specifically to a region near its capital, Brussels, after which they are named. They ...

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Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute "Quick Steamed" Brussels Sprouts

Cooking whole Brussels Sprouts can take a long time and produce a strong smell. I discovered that thinly slicing and steaming them helps to make them sweeter with no odor - and they are done cooking in 5 minutes! Toss with the easy-to-prepare ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Brussels Sprouts

Before washing Brussels sprouts, remove stems and any yellow or discolored leaves. Wash them well under running water or soak them in a bowl of water to remove any insects that may reside in the inner leaves. Brussels sprouts are usually cooked ...

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Which foods contain chlorophyll, and in what amount?

While most plant foods contain at least small amounts of chlorophyll, green vegetables are an especially concentrated source of this nutrient. We've seen studies on most of our 38 WHFoods vegetables, and many would be considered as fairly ...

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What are purines and how are they related to food and health?

Two or three decades ago, purines were recognized for primary two reasons: (1) as building blocks for DNA (the primary genetic material in our cells) and (2) as substances that could be broken down to form uric acid and potentially increase our risk ...

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Veggie Advisor: Why are Vegetables So Indispensable for Healthy Eating?

At WHFoods, we place unusual amount of emphasis on vegetables - even more emphasis than you will find in most public health recommendations. Our Vegetable Advisor, for example, can help you evaluate your vegetable intake in six categories: total ...

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Veggie Advisor: How do our vegetable recommendations at WHFoods compare with common public health recommendations?

At WHFoods, we place greater emphasis on vegetables than most common public health recommendations. In fact, we are not aware of any widely publicized vegetable recommendations that focus as much on vegetables as much as we do. You will find public ...

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Veggie Advisor: What would you recommend for someone who has trouble getting excited about vegetables?

It's no wonder that so many people get tired of hearing about vegetables. We're constantly being told to "eat our veggies" by nutritionists, magazine articles, and diet books. In fact, we're often given the green light to eat unlimited amounts of ...

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12 Easy and Fun Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

Here are 12 easy and fun vegan snacks for your Super Bowl gathering, starting with Mushroom and Bell Pepper Vegan Quesadillas. These make a great snack served simply with salsa and can also accompany well-seasoned chili.  Here are tasty Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos that can be made with pantry and refrigerator staples in a matter of minutes.

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How to Make Healthy Truffles

See more on How to Make Healthy Truffles on Leslie’s website.

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Pasta Jambalaya

Here’s one of my favorite uses for vegan sausage. The bold flavor is used to full advantage in this hearty Creole-flavored pasta dish. If you have more time, make a pan of vegan corn bread, it’s a wonderful addition to this meal, as is Creole Coleslaw.

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6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

For centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes. It is also an ancient folk remedy, claimed to help with all sorts of health problems. The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is apple cider vinegar.

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Food of the Week: Cauliflower

Cauliflower is generally thought to be native to the general Mediterranean region, especially the northeastern portion of this region in what is now the country of Turkey. Its history here dates back over 2,000 years. It's interesting to note that ...

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Recipe of the Week: Asian Sauteeed Cauliflower

Add this easy-to-prepare Asian-flavored recipe to your Healthiest Way of Eating today. And it will even taste great served cold tomorrow. Enjoy! ...

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Best sources of Folate

Arguably, no conventional nutrient has undergone as much of a research renaissance in recent years as folate. Many people are familiar with the name of this B complex vitamin, and it has long been recognized as a key nutrient in human health. Low ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Caulflower

Cauliflower florets are the part of the plant that most people eat. However, the stem and leaves are edible too and are especially good for adding to soup stocks. To cut cauliflower, first remove the outer leaves and then slice the florets at the ...

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What is meant by the term "goitrogen" and what is the connection between goitrogens, food, and health?

"Goitrogen" is a medical term that is used to describe any substance that interferes with function of the thyroid gland. The word itself comes from "goiter," which means enlargement of the thyroid. If its ability to produce thyroid hormones becomes ...

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I've heard a lot about eating a "colorful diet." Should I pick fruits and vegetables based on color to help me get more benefits from these foods?

Color shouldn't be the only factor when picking fruits and vegetables - but it also shouldn't be ignored. In this article, we will tell you when to rely on color and when to rely on other features of fruits and vegetables. You'll learn the basis of ...

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What is Healthy Saute?

"Healthy Saute" is a very special way of preparing foods because it has the benefits of three methods in one. It is a saute that uses vegetable or chicken broth or water in place of heated oils; I am particularly conscious of creating ...

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Broccoli, Mushroom, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Using plenty of veggies makes this easy vegan broccoli pizza, embellished with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, a nourishing meal. Serve a big salad with mixed greens and plenty of raw veggies, embellished with olives and chickpeas. Use as many of the shortcuts as you’d like, making this a super-quick preparation; I’ve provided from-scratch options for sauce and crust (even a gluten-free option!

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Food of the Week: Broccoli

Much of our knowledge about food plants and food plant biology is tied in with our understanding of cruciferous vegetables. The Cruciferae ( Brassicaceae ) family of plants is found on virtually all continents and it is particularly diverse and ...

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Recipe of the Week: 4-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives

Healthy Steaming is one of our Healthiest Way of Cooking methods that makes broccoli taste great as well as retaining its wonderful flavor. You will also be benefiting from the health-promoting sulfur compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like ...

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Best sources of Vitamin C

Vitamin C may be the most familiar of all of the nutrients. Although most adults would be hard pressed to name a good food source of biotin or riboflavin, most everyone can name citrus fruits as good sources of vitamin C . It is also a commonly ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Broccoli

Rinse broccoli under cold running water. Cut florets into quarters for quick and even cooking. Be sure to enjoy the stems and leaves of broccoli; they provide a good balance of flavors. Peel the broccoli stem and cut the stem into 1/2" slices. To ...

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What Is Your Approach to Genetically Modified Foods?

At WHFoods, we discourage consumption as well as development of genetically modified foods. Given the rapid rise of these foods in the marketplace, we would also like to see labeling of all foods (both present and future) that are genetically ...

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What is acrylamide and how is it involved with food and health?

Acrylamide is a potentially toxic and potentially cancer-causing substance that can be naturally present in uncooked, raw foods in very small amounts. But for this substance to pose a risk of toxicity or cancer, it must be present in foods in much ...

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How Does Cutting, Slicing, and Chopping Affect Fresh Vegetables?

Food scientists treat the cutting, slicing, and chopping of fresh vegetables as procedures that wound the cells of the plants and trigger injury-based responses by the plant cells. As a general rule, researchers treat vegetable chopping as a form of ...

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The Difference in Nutrient-Richness Between Raw vs Cooked

At WHFoods, we receive frequent questions about the advantages and disadvantages of raw versus cooked foods. This week we will begin a series of editorials addressing various aspects of this topic starting with the nutrient-richness of raw vs. ...

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Food Processor Method of Preparing Asian-Style Broccoli

Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches water and heat, covered. You will need a food processor with at least an 8 cup capacity. Use the s-blade. Slice red onion thinly and set aside. Do not food process the onion. Chop or press garlic. ...

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Easy Curried Sweet Potatoes and Tofu

Once you have your sweet potatoes ready, this delicious curried combo made with tofu and greens comes together quickly. Serve with cooked quinoa or couscous or a fresh flatbread, and a simple salad of tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Stir some coconut yogurt and chopped cilantro into the salad to make it almost like a raita, a perfect accompaniment!

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Crispy Tofu with Asian Sauce

The soy sauce marinade makes this tofu tasty, along with some panko breadcrumbs to make it crispy. Instead of tofu you can also use tempeh. The tempeh will also need to be marinated.

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Italian Pasta and Bean Soup

Like Minestrone, Italian Pasta and Bean Soup is a classic, sometimes referred to as pasta e fagiole. It’s a meal in a bowl that you can complete easily with fresh garlic bread and a big salad. Adapted from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons by Nava Atlas.

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Easy Vegan Quesadillas or Soft Tacos

Quesadillas and soft tacos are easy, quick accompaniments to serve with soups and salads. They can also be served with heartier dishes such as chilies or casseroles for families with hearty appetites. A quesadilla is a sort of Mexican grilled cheese sandwich in a flour tortilla.

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Vegetables and Noodle Soup

I love soups because they are quick to prepare, they use a lot of leftovers (which reduces waste!), and they can be made in advance. This hearty soup has all the qualities that I look for in a meal:

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Food of the Week: Kale

Kale as we know it today was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region over 2,000 years ago. It played an important role in the food supply of Europe through the time of the Roman Empire and during the medieval period in Europe between the 5th ...

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Recipe of the Week: 5-Minute Kale

With this delicious, easy-to-prepare recipe you can include kale as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a matter of minutes. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around with one serving providing you with an excellent source of ...

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From the kitchen: Tips for Preparing Kale

Rinse kale leaves under cold running water. Chop leaf portion into 1/2" slices and the stems into 1/4" lengths for quick and even cooking.To get the most health benefits from kale, let sit for a minimum of 5 minutes before cooking. Sprinkling with ...

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Can Preparation Methods Impact the Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables?

In each of the 100 individual food profiles on our website, we tell you the best way to select, store, prepare, and cook each food. Our recommendations are based on our experience with the pleasures of eating - including textures, flavors, and ...

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Is it possible to eat too many vegetables?

A sound dietary principle to follow is "Moderation in all things, except vegetables!" Most foods that are considered vegetables are extremely nutrient dense, providing lots of nutrients in a relatively small number of calories, so there is no need ...

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How to prepare great tasting vegetables with Nutrient-Rich Cooking

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The Cancer/Inflammation/Oxidative Stress/Detox Connection

Exposure to potentially toxic substances in our food and water, or in the air we breathe both indoors and outdoors, exposure to allergy-triggering substances, poor general health, dietary deficiencies, use of prescription and over-the-counter ...

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Indonesian-Style Noodles (Bakmi Goreng)

This Indonesian-style noodle dish, embellished with sprouts, baked tofu, and peanuts, is a great choice when you crave something slightly exotic yet easy to prepare. Photos by Evan Atlas. Save Print Indonesian-Style Noodles (Bakmi Goreng) Author:

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Cashew Crème Pear Tart

Imagine delicately spiced pears cooked just until fork tender, sitting atop a luscious pillow of maple-scented cashew crème, all contained within a soft, nutty crust. Sound like a dream? Well wake up, because this delight is easily a reality!

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Nutritarian Diet: 6 Basic Guidelines for the Nutritarian Diet

Here are 6 basic principles for following Dr. Fuhrman's nutritarian diet plan, excerpted from his book, The End of Dieting.

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